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Thanks to a reported $1 billion credit line with Chinese manufacturers and a skill for celebrity networking, Africa is being lit up by platinum album selling singer rapper AKON, with …
Akon lights up the African continent using solar power Read More
The smart lighting technology enables its users to control the lighting of any space without being surrounded by unnecessary wires. It is a part of the new and upcoming IoT …
Smart wireless lighting technology becomes the next generation Read More
Light Emitting Diodes used for car applications has eased the pain of the motor vehicle drivers and safety on road has significantly increased since sufficient visibility is achieved by LED …
LED lighting market looking to expand and grow Read More
For LED lighting systems a model regulation will be published by, a public-private partnership led by UN Environment called the United for Efficiency initiative, for use by interested countries. It …
Model regulations for countries wanting to require the switch away from wasteful incandescent Read More
Estimates from the United Nation’s Environment team have shown that developing and emerging economies could save $40 billion worth of electricity and prevent 320 million metric tonnes of carbon pollution …
Developing Countries Could Save $40 Billion Read More
According to a statement from the Germany-based provider of decentralised solar solutions Mobisol’s installed capacity has reached 10MW, providing electricity to over 500,000 people in East Africa to date. With …
500,000 people in East Africa connected – Mobisol Lighting Read More
As owners opt for townhouses and flats over free-standing properties South African homes are becoming smaller. According to a new Stats SA building report, on an average eThekwini (Durban) has …
R300,000 modular home in South Africa, What is it like? Read More
The medium-term outlook for the timber industry is under pressure while the short-term outlook for South Africa’s timber industry looks promising, with positive supply and demand figures. As the total …
South African timber industry plans for the future Read More
Two-thirds of the bamboo in Africa is situated in Ethiopa, and it is hoped that “green gold” can potentially power growth. In this country money really could grow on trees. …
Bamboo: The new green gold of Ethiopia? Read More
The export figures for Angola are on the rise with timber, shellfish, cement and ornamental rocks exported to the neighboring countries, Congo, Zambia and Namibia that have recorded a considerable …
Angola’s Exports on the rise. Trade with neighbors yields about U.S. $200 Million Read More